Eggs in shell imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of eggs in shell by Iraq reached $235.0 million in 2024 (39.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 221 countries. That is 62% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $387.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $235.0M | 39.7K t |
| 2023 | $144.8M | 37.1K t |
| 2022 | $137.1M | 52.4K t |
| 2021 | $166.3M | 37.9K t |
| 2020 | $135.2M | 85.1K t |
| 2019 | $253.2M | 218.4K t |
| 2018 | $380.2M | 314.6K t |
| 2017 | $387.1M | 357.1K t |
Where Iraq imports eggs in shell from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (42%), Netherlands (25%), Belgium (11%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+300% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $97.8M | 42% |
| Netherlands | $57.8M | 25% |
| Belgium | $25.3M | 11% |
| Portugal | $16.6M | 7.1% |
| Bulgaria | $15.0M | 6.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9.3M | 4% |
| Poland | $7.2M | 3.1% |
| Hungary | $3.7M | 1.6% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 0.5% |
| Slovakia | $534K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 0407
| 0407.11 | Birds' eggs, in shell: fresh, fertilised eggs for incubation, of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens) | 96% |
| 0407.19 | Birds' eggs, in shell: fresh, fertilised eggs for incubation, other than fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens) | 4.2% |
| 0407.21 | Birds' eggs, in shell: fresh, not for incubation, of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens) | 0.1% |
| 0407.90 | Birds' eggs, in shell: preserved or cooked | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0407.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.91 per kg, 163% above the world average of $2.25. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0407: Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, preserved or cooked.
Common questions
What is the value of eggs in shell imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported eggs in shell worth $235.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 221 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply eggs in shell to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($97.8 million), followed by the Netherlands (25%) and Belgium (11%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 300% on the year.
What is the average import price of eggs in shell per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.91 per kg in 2024, 163% above the world average of $2.25 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of eggs in shell to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $387.1 million in 2017 to $235.0 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2017 at $387.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for eggs in shell?
The HS code for eggs in shell is heading 0407. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 0407.11 (96% of the value) and 0407.19 (4%). It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0407 page.
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